F. Suffert

Estimating the frequency of virulence against an Stb gene in Zymoseptoria tritici populations by bulk phenotyping on checkerboard microcanopies of wheat NILs

The paper develops a bulk phenotyping method to estimate virulence frequency in Zymoseptoria tritici populations using checkerboard microcanopies of wheat NILs and validates it with synthetic populations.

Can higher aggressiveness effectively compensate for a virulence deficiency in plant pathogen? A case study of Puccinia triticina's fitness evolution in a diversified varietal landscape

This study shows that higher aggressiveness can compensate for virulence deficiencies in Puccinia triticina, explaining its competitive advantage over a virulent pathotype in a wheat landscape.

Evolution within a given virulence phenotype (pathotype) is driven by changes in aggressiveness: a case study of French wheat leaf rust populations

The paper shows that changes in aggressiveness drive evolution within a virulence phenotype in French wheat leaf rust populations, with more recent genotypes being more aggressive than older ones.

Is virulence phenotype evolution driven exclusively by Lr gene deployment in French Puccinia triticina populations?

The paper examines the evolution of virulence in Puccinia triticina populations in France, finding that Lr gene deployment drives virulence changes, but aggressiveness and other factors also play a role.

How large and diverse are field populations of fungal plant pathogens? The case of Zymoseptoria tritici

The paper estimates genetic diversity and spore production in Zymoseptoria tritici populations, finding high numbers of genotypes and spores per hectare, suggesting adaptive mutations arise from existing variation.

Spatially explicit ecological modeling improves empirical characterization of dispersal

The paper develops a method to estimate dispersal kernels from dispersal gradients by incorporating source spatial extent, showing plant pathogens disperse shorter distances than previously estimated.

Multiple scenarios for sexual crosses in the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici on wheat residues: potential consequences for virulence gene transmission

This study investigates sexual reproduction in Zymoseptoria tritici on wheat, finding that avirulent strains can reproduce sexually without causing symptoms and that crosses involving avirulent strains are common.

NGS data reveals the phyllosphere microbiome of wheat plants infected by the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici

The paper provides metabarcoding datasets of the wheat phyllosphere microbiome, including samples from wheat plants infected by Zymoseptoria tritici and surrounding weeds.

Does the impact of cultivar mixtures on virulence dynamics in Zymoseptoria tritici populations persist after interseason sexual reproduction?

This study shows that cultivar mixtures reduce virulence in Zymoseptoria tritici populations even after interseason sexual reproduction, suggesting a long-term benefit for disease management.

Synergy of culture-dependent molecular identification and whole-community metabarcode sequencing for characterizing the microbiota of arable crop residues

This study compares culture-dependent and culture-independent methods for analyzing microbiota in crop residues, finding they provide complementary information about microbial diversity and function.

Measuring splash-dispersal of a major wheat pathogen in the field

The paper measures the dispersal of Zymoseptoria tritici in wheat fields using field experiments and mathematical modeling, finding a characteristic dispersal scale of tens of centimeters.

Differential tolerance of Zymoseptoria tritici to altered optimal moisture conditions during the early stages of wheat infection

This study examines how Zymoseptoria tritici responds to altered moisture conditions during early wheat infection, finding variation in tolerance among strains and populations.

'Phytopathological strolls' in the dual context of COVID-19 lockdown and IYPH2020: transforming constraints into an opportunity for public education about plant pathogens

The paper describes using phytopathological strolls during the COVID-19 lockdown to educate the public about plant pathogens through a naturalist approach and digital tools.

Impact of a resistance gene against a fungal pathogen on the plant host residue microbiome: the case of the Leptosphaeria maculans-Brassica napus pathosystem

This study examines how a resistance gene affects the microbiome of plant residues and identifies microbial interactions with a fungal pathogen.

Life story of Tunisian durum wheat landraces revealed by their genetic and phenotypic diversity

The paper analyzes genetic and phenotypic diversity in Tunisian durum wheat landraces to reveal their complex selection history and local adaptation.

First report of the sexual stage of the flax pathogen Mycosphaerella linicola in France and its impact on pasmo epidemiology

The paper reports the first observation of the sexual stage of Mycosphaerella linicola in France, showing its role in pasmo epidemiology through seasonal dynamics and environmental factors.

Patterns of thermal adaptation in a worldwide plant pathogen: local diversity and plasticity reveal two-tier dynamics

The paper examines thermal adaptation in Zymoseptoria tritici populations, finding high individual plasticity and geographic adaptation to local temperatures.

Differential dynamics of microbial community networks help identify microorganisms interacting with residue-borne pathogens: the case of Zymoseptoria tritici in wheat

The paper investigates how Zymoseptoria tritici affects microbial communities on wheat residues using metabarcoding and network analysis, identifying indirect interactions and potential biocontrol agents.

Crop residues in wheat-oilseed rape rotation system: a pivotal, shifting platform for microbial meetings

This study shows that crop residues in wheat-oilseed rape rotations act as a microbial ecosystem, with plant-specific microbes being replaced over time by soil-derived taxa, particularly faster in bacteria than fungi.

Sexual reproduction in the fungal foliar pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici is driven by antagonistic density-dependence mechanisms

This study shows that sexual reproduction in Zymoseptoria tritici is influenced by density-dependent mechanisms, including mate limitation and resource competition between asexual and sexual reproduction.